Portfolio: Science And Innovation

SKA decision a breakthrough for Australia-New Zealand science

Admin — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Australia and New Zealand will remain at the forefront of global radio astronomy after it was announced that the hosting rights for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will be split between Australia-New Zealand and South Africa. ...

$326m boost for science, innovation, and research

Admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:32:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Budget 2012

Budget 2012 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy, with $250 million of new operating funding and $76.1 million in capital funding over four years for science, innovation, and research. “Science and technological innovation are major drivers of growth and international competitiveness, which is why we have continued to increase funding for them despite tight fiscal constraints,” Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. ...

Govt backs emerging Kiwi researchers

Beehive — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:58:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the results of a review into the Rutherford Discovery Fellowships. Following feedback from the sector, changes have been made which will help ensure young researchers are supported in establishing their careers in New Zealand. A review of the scheme was undertaken last year seeking the views and insights from New Zealand’s science community. ...

Marsden Fund Council convenors appointed

Beehive — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:36:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of three new convenors to the Marsden Fund Council. The Marsden Fund was established by the Government in 1994 to fund excellent fundamental research. It is a contestable fund administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand on behalf of the Marsden Fund Council. ...

Exhibition shows importance of science to NZ

Admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce is encouraging the public to visit the Science in the City exhibition which opens tomorrow on Auckland’s waterfront. For the first time, government scientists from all the Crown Research Institutes are coming together to show the Auckland community how their science, and the innovative work they do, benefits all New Zealanders. “This is a unique opportunity to see how key research and technology institutes are helping to answer the world's science questions,” Mr Joyce says. ...

Govt pays tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan

Beehive — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Bill English | Prime Minister

Acting Prime Minister Bill English and Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce say they are deeply saddened by the news that Sir Paul Callaghan has died in Wellington. "Sir Paul Callaghan was an outstanding New Zealander who made his mark as a world-leading scientist. He fought a valiant battle with cancer, and has been taken from us far too early," Mr English says. "Our thoughts are with Sir Paul's family at this time. ...

Govt congratulates Business Awards winners

Admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:44:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated Orion Health for winning the Supreme Award at the New Zealand International Business Awards ceremony in Auckland last night. “Orion is an internationally-recognised health information technology vendor and New Zealand’s largest privately-owned software exporter. Its major projects around the world have made it a significant global player in electronic health recording,” Mr Joyce says. ...

NZ-EU science links strengthened

Beehive — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:58:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today met with European Union Commissioner for Research and Innovation to discuss how to strengthen New Zealand’s science links with Europe. “Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn’s visit is an excellent opportunity to cement our European science links. Europe is New Zealand’s major science partner. Nearly 40 per cent of New Zealand’s international research connections are with European partners,” Mr Joyce says. ...

New Marsden Fund Council Chair appointed

Beehive — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:13:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Canterbury University Professor Juliet Gerrard as the new Chair of the Marsden Fund Council. Professor Gerrard replaces Professor Peter Hunter who is stepping down at the end of February when his term expires. ...

Address to Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies Research Conference, Wellington

Beehive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:44:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation

Thank you for the introduction Steve. It’s a pleasure to be here this morning. I’d particularly like to acknowledge our international guests, including: ...